How far can Bucky go?

[goswannie14]

I think if he can improve his disposal by foot, he will be fantastic. That is the only thing I can fault in his play

[Nico]

Originally posted by mocaholic
Really, disposal by foot is his critical weakness as has been mentioned.

To become truly elite he needs to be pinpoint off both feet and to perhaps his marking skills - whilst not a deficiency per se, it'd be great for him to play a bit taller, a la B1 who is a great mark for his size.

He has guts, smarts, stamina and run. I've never seen a bloke cop more head hits than him.

He is so hard at it, finds the footy with regular monotony and runs hard into space that I don't really care if he is not perfect on both feet.

As for playing taller, he is very short. Craig Bolton plays a different position and is much taller that Buchanan. His job is not to take a lot of marks, but to find the footy in hard situations and read the play off the packs. There is no way this bloke is a HF Flanker. An onballer and nothing else for mine.

Buchanan is an example of a few players in our side who are just peaking. eg. ROK, Kennelly, Davis, Jolly. Goodesy too I believe has top seasons ahead of him.

[Legs Akimbo]

Originally posted by mocaholic
it'd be great for him to play a bit taller, a la B1 who is a great mark for his size.

Hmmm, play taller. How do you propose he does that - stilts?

[dimelb]

Bucky, if you're reading this, just keep doing whatever you're doing. You're doing fine.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Originally posted by goswannie14
I think if he can improve his disposal by foot, he will be fantastic. That is the only thing I can fault in his play

His set shots at goal in particular have been wel documented. I think his field kicking has improved, less likely to kick meat pies.

[TheHood]

Originally posted by Ruckman
His set shots at goal in particular have been wel documented. I think his field kicking has improved, less likely to kick meat pies.

Less Meat Pies and more Sausage Rolls?

[ScottH]

Originally posted by TheHood
Less Meat Pies and more Sausage Rolls?

That will make Stellas day.

[penga]

Originally posted by mocaholic
Really, disposal by foot is his critical weakness as has been mentioned.

Apart from his goal kicking, I would suggest that Buchanan is close to the best at our club for finding a target by foot, particularly into the forward 50. Watch some footage and keep it in mind.

I would also suggest that Magic is his favourite target.

[tez]

Originally posted by penga
Apart from his goal kicking, I would suggest that Buchanan is close to the best at our club for finding a target by foot, particularly into the forward 50. Watch some footage and keep it in mind.

I would also suggest that Magic is his favourite target.

I agree with penga. Although his record of set shots for
goal are not good, its something that can, and probably is
being worked on.

But, where is he going ? IMHO he has some leadership
qualities in some games, and could be considered in a
leadership role in the future.

I hope he stays with #32.

[RogueSwan]

Originally posted by Nico
He is so hard at it, finds the footy with regular monotony and runs hard into space that I don't really care if he is not perfect on both feet.

As for playing taller, he is very short. Craig Bolton plays a different position and is much taller that Buchanan. His job is not to take a lot of marks, but to find the footy in hard situations and read the play off the packs. There is no way this bloke is a HF Flanker. An onballer and nothing else for mine.

Buchanan is an example of a few players in our side who are just peaking. eg. ROK, Kennelly, Davis, Jolly. Goodesy too I believe has top seasons ahead of him.

So Craig has now replace Jude as B1?

[Stevie Wright]

Originally posted by ScottH
Kick MORE goals from MORE than 10 metres away.

And stop missing the ones that are only 10 meters away

[giant]

Best 1 per center in our team - taken over from Kirky in that role. If he continues Brett's learning curve I'll be delighted.

[Stevie Wright]

Originally posted by giant
Best 1 per center in our team - taken over from Kirky in that role. If he continues Brett's learning curve I'll be delighted.

I thought LRT had that role!